Tabla de contenidos para May 2023 en Chirp

How big they are Almost as big as a husky dog What they eat Rabbits, mice, snakes, and berries Where they live Forests and prairies in North and Central America High Jump Coyotes have strong legs. They can easily jump over tall bushes. Terrific Tails Coyotes wag their tails when excited. They swish them in circles when they see a coyote friend. Perfect Pups In spring, coyote moms give birth to their pups in underground dens.…

The Kukur Tihar (say: COO-coor tee-HAR) festival is part of a Hindu celebration called Tihar. Dogs wear flower garlands and are fed yummy treats during the festival. Are there more kids or dogs in the scene? Kukur Tihar celebrates the special relationship between dogs and humans. Find these things in the picture. All About Nepal Many people in Nepal speak Nepali. Hello = Namaste (say:nah-MAH-sthey) Dog = Kukur (say:COO-coor) Popular food = Dal Bhat (say: DOLL bot), rice served with vegetables, meat, lentils, and pickles. Flag:…

Some dogs need to get their hair cut to keep it from growing too long. I’m taking my friend Simon the poodle to get a haircut at a dog salon! 1 Shampoo Simon gets his fur washed with special dog shampoo. 2 Blow-Dry Simon stands still while his wet hair is dried with a blow-dryer. 3 Brush Next, Simon is brushed to get rid of tangles in his fur. 4 Shave Now it’s time to shave off some of that fluffy hair! When Simon’s fur is too long, it covers his eyes. One trim, coming up. 5 Cut Then Simon’s shorter hair is cut and styled with scissors. I love your haircut, Simon!…

Between May 6 and May 21, join your family or friends to do science experiments for your chance to WIN great prizes! If you do the activity with a friend or sibling, you can both enter individually. 4 Prizes to Be WON! 1 GRAND-PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE: • Samsung Galaxy Tab A7 Lite • An Owlkids prize pack 3 RUNNERS-UP WILL RECEIVE: • Kids First Automobile Engineer Kit and Storybook • An Owlkids prize pack Ideas to Inspire You! □ Make an egg bounce. □ Create a vinegar and □ baking soda volcano. □ Make your own frost. □ Make a cloud in a jar. □ Grow an avocado tree. □ Make invisible ink. □ Watch plants drink. Find more inspiration at owlkids.com/familyfun. TO ENTER: Go to owlkids.com/familyfun and send…

You’ll need: • Cardboard box • Toilet paper rolls • Scissors • Paint • Glue What to do: 1 Ask a grown-up to cut a big circle out of the box. 2 Cut the flaps to look like dog ears and a tail. 3 Paint the box to look like a dog. 4 Paint toilet paper rolls to look like dog bones. 5 Toss the bones into the dog’s mouth. How many can you get in? BONUS: Take turns with a friend or family member. Who can get the most bones in the dog’s mouth in one minute? Parents: Share with us! See page 34.…

You’ll need: • Bristol board • Scissors • Tape What to do: 1 Cut a piece of Bristol board in half. Roll each half into a long cone. Tape down the edges. 2 Listen to your favourite song. 3 Now hold the paper cones to your ears and listen again. Is the song louder or quieter? BONUS: Angle the cones away from and towards the sound. Do you hear a difference? How it works Dogs have super hearing! The openings of their ears are shaped like cones, which helps sounds travel down into their inner ears quickly. They can also move their ears up, down, and around to hear things better. Watch Chirp science experiment videos at owlkids.com/chirpscience.…